O.C.S.O.

The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as “Trappists”) is a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order, consisting of monasteries of monks and monasteries of nuns. We are part of the larger Cistercian family which traces its origin to 1098. As Cistercians we follow the Rule of St Benedict, and so are part of the Benedictine family as well. Our lives are dedicated to seeking union with God, through Jesus Christ, in a community of sisters or brothers.

  • Paraíso

    June 2, 2023 6:56 am

    On May 31, 2023, Father Lorenzo Voltolini Esti made solemn profession at the monastery of...

  • Vico

    June 1, 2023 5:37 pm

    On May 31, 2023, Mother Isabel Rivero Navarro completed her third term of six years as Abbess...

  • Happy birthday, Sister Colombe!

    May 24, 2023 6:50 pm

    On May 24, 2023, Sister Colombe Horber of Val d’Igny (France) turned 100. Sister Colombe...

  • Illah

    May 16, 2023 8:54 pm

    On May 13, 2023 Brother Augustine Emineke Nwanizoba and Brother Chukwuma Emmanuel Ezebalu made solemn...

  • 2023-2024

    Regional Meetings

    Calendar

  • 11-13 May 2023

    'Saint Gertrude' session

    Kalamazzo, USA

  • 2022

    General Chapter Part 2

    Assisi, ITALY

  • Timadeuc

    May 28, 2023
  • Acey

    May 27, 2023
  • Alloz

    May 27, 2023
  • Achel/ Westmalle

    May 23, 2023
  • Imari

    May 23, 2023

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Monasteries

  • Wrentham

    USA

  • Orval

    Belgium

  • Genesee

    USA